Berketex Bride has closed all of its branches with immediate effect.
The wedding dress retailer first revealed signs of distress on Hallowe’en when the company abruptly closed its Newcastle branch, leaving customers with no information about how to collect their dresses.
Bailiffs appeared at the store and took possession of the dresses, which are soon to be auctioned off.
Now it has been revealed that all of the company’s 14 shops and two concessions have been closed.
Insolvency practitioners Wilson Field confirmed the collapse of the company.
In a statement Wilson Field said: “This company has ceased to trade with immediate effect. This shop, and all other outlets trading as Berketex Bride, will be closed from 13 November 2018 and will not re-open.
“Wilson Field Limited of the Manor House, 260 Ecclesall Road South, Sheffield S11 9PS have been instructed to assist the company.
“A notice of intention to appoint administrators over the company was filed on Friday 9 November 2018 in the High Court of justice, Manchester under court number 3401 of 2018.
“This provides protection for the company from the actions of its creditors meaning no enforcement action should be taken in recovery of liabilities without leave of court.
“The director of the company wishes to express his sincere apologies for the abrupt closure of the store and any subsequent inconvenience this may cause to customers of the company.
“Wilson Field Limited appreciate that this will be distressing for the customers of the company and will deal with individual queries as quickly as possible however we anticipate a high volume of calls and therefore ask for your patience in advance.”
Customers that have purchased wedding and bridesmaid dresses from Berketex have been asked to contact Wilson Field on 0114 349 1388 or by email at berketex@wilsonfield.co.uk.
It appears that not all staff have been informed about the closure of the company. Wilson Field has requested that workers who have “not yet been updated regarding the status of [their] employment” should contact Jamie King from the UKELC on 07515 176196.
